Few bands could combine the high gloss of sophisticated, jazz-influenced pop with the carefree breeziness of the developing new wave as effectively as Haircut 100 in the first half of the 1980's. They were able to combine cheerful vocals, sax solos, skittering guitars, funky breakdowns and horn parts to create a sound that quickly drew in listeners. Even a challenging second album,... read full bio
Halima, who was born and raised by her mother in Lagos and London, currently resides in Brooklyn, drawing from a tri-continental source. Being the only kid, she learned how to balance her time spent reflecting alone with her participation in group day camps and community theater and music programs. She recalls creating mechanisms for bringing musicians together continuously, starting in... read full bio
Hannah Grace is a Welsh jazz-pop singer-songwriter and pianist from Cardiff, Wales. Grace has previously studied jazz vocals at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and her music is a mixture of soul and jazz and she has found influence in various artists which include Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, and Joni Mitchell. While studying jazz vocals, Grace... read full bio
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music, & raising funds for childrens charities. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther... read full bio
American singer, pianist, songwriter, actor, and television personality Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. Over 28 million of his albums have been sold globally. With 16 million certified sales, Connick is one of the top 60 male musicians in the country according to the Recording Industry Association of America. He has more number-one jazz albums than any other artist in the... read full bio
Crime fighter by day, crooner by night, Harry Connick Sr. sings songs he calls himself. Harry Connick, Sr. is best known for serving as the district attorney of the Parish of Orleans, which contains the City of New Orleans, from 1973 to 2003. His son, Harry Connick, Jr. is a successful singer, pianist, actor, and humanitarian. Like his famous son,... read full bio
Harry James innovation, dedication and talent made him one of the most popular trumpeters. He kept a full-sized band after the big band era and did coast-to-coast tours. The flawless, technically outstanding trumpeter played for several years with the Benny Goodman Band. His band helped launch the careers of many pop music stars of the World War II era, including... read full bio
Heitor Pereira is a Brazilian guitarist who has played mainly with Simply Red but also played with many famous musicians including Jack Johnson, Rod Stewart, and Elton John. He has released three albums and has recorded many songs for different movies. His songs have been featured on Madagascar, I Am Sam, The Pledge, Mission Impossible 2, Shrek 2, Spanglish, August... read full bio
Hemai, a highly regarded producer and multi-instrumentalist, musically combines jazz and soul with a hint of electronica. Hemai was raised surrounded by jazz culture, music and live performers in Birmingham, the second-largest city in the United Kingdom. Hemai drew inspiration from artists as diverse as Herbie Hancock, The Gilbertos, D'Angelo and Zero7 to contemporary artists like Corinne Bailey Rae. Hemai's official remix... read full bio
Widely hailed as a pianist and vocalist both as a solo artist and with a variety of groups. Considered by many to be the premier exponent of the great New Orleans jazz and blues piano tradition, Henry Butler is equally respected for his versatile work as a composer and arranger in a broad range of genres, and as a... read full bio
Henry Prego was born in New York City, and he made his professional debut as a singer when he was 14 years old. Because he possesses a self-assured vocal style that is evocative of swinging love ballad singers, he is readily able to captivate his audiences with a debonair sophistication, style, and charm that is uniquely his own. His list... read full bio
Music icon and legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife, internationally renowned singer Lani Hall, embarked on a rare tour together in which the capacity crowds were treated to an intimate evening of American and Brasilian jazz and American popular standards, as these consummate artists communicated their passion for the music, and for each other, with soulful and elegant... read full bio
Herbie Hancock has always gone whichever way he has chosen. Acoustic jazz classicist on par with Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. R&B innovator. Funkified jazzman. Soundtrack composer. Television host, even. At 20 he was doing session work for Blue Note Records by day and playing with trumpeter Donald Byrd by night. His 1963 debut album Takin Off featured the now-classic... read full bio
Herlin Riley is a world famous drummer, who displays the epitome of New Orleans rhythm. With a family deeply rooted in music and an elite bloodline of drummers, Riley is the result of one of the most creative time periods for all things rhythmic; the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. With his powerful yet sophisticated rhythmic presence, he enriched the... read full bio
Hermitude is an Australian electronic hip-hop duo consisting of Multi-instrumentalist Luke Dubber (Luke Dubs) and Angus Stuart (El Gusto). Hermitudes albums include Alleys to Valleys, Tales of the Drift, Threads, and HyperParadise. The duo released their latest album Dark Night Sweet Light that includes Hermitudes highest charting hit to date Buzz which features Mataya and Young Tapz. The... read full bio
Hiatus Kaiyote is an Australian-based jazz funk band comprised of Nai Palm, bassist Paul Bender, keyboardist Simon Mavin, and drummer Perrin Moss. Nai was performing solo in Melbourne when Paul witnessed her and the two subsequently hit it off and began collaborating. After some time of working as a musical duo, they onboarded Perrin and Simon in 2011. Thus, Hiatus... read full bio
Hilary Kole has not only made a name for herself in the jazz scene, but also in the concert hall and symphony performance categories. She has performed in famed venues such as Town Hall, Birdland, Blue Note, Iridium, the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and more. The talented performer is inspired by a multitude of different artists, from Cole Porter to... read full bio
Since galvanizing the instrumental music world with its unique East meets West approach in the late 70s, Hiroshima has always kept its eye on a distinctive One World philosophy which seamlessly blends Asian and North American culture to reflect both cultural and spiritual connections. The band's unique combination of distinctively Japanese elements-June Kuramoto's classical flavored koto, Johnny Mori's booming taiko... read full bio
Canadian jazz singer, Holly Cole, is particularly popular in Canada and Japan. Cole is known for both her versatile and distinctive voice, along with her adventurous repertoire, which spans such divergent genres as show tunes, rock, and country music. Holly is one of the world's best interpretive singers, and she has created a mesmerizing pop album. Simply stated, Dark Dear... read full bio
The highly skilled players behind Hot Buttered Rum, a sophisticated, left-coast string quartet, combine their passion for bluegrass, folk, jazz and soul to create an enthralling blend of Americana. The song's two conflicting writers' voices are framed by a combination of guitar, banjo, mandolin, percussion, keyboards, and string bass, creating a dance party that has its roots in Appalachia and stretches... read full bio
